Exit Volksrust on the western side of town on the R543 Vrede road. Approximately 9km out of town turn right onto Sandspruit gravel road. Route and information provided by Jaco Ueckermann Continue reading “Route 1 – Volksrust Sandspruit Loop Trail”
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Route 1 – Ladysmith Geluksburg – Zandspruit Loop 133km
See another side of Ladysmith. Cycling in the rolling foothills of the Drakensberg the trail makes a about turn in the vicinity of Geluksburg and head back to Ladysmith. This is a great ride for base training. Route provided by Morne Moore Continue reading “Route 1 – Ladysmith Geluksburg – Zandspruit Loop 133km”
Route 2 – Ladysmith Platrand Lodge 30km
Located just outside Ladysmith next to the airfield, this is a facility that is used by the locals. Lodge include pub facilities. This is also a hunting farm so please confirm with PLATRANT LODGE before you engage in any cycling activities , or you might just become the hunted. Route and information provided by Morne Moore Continue reading “Route 2 – Ladysmith Platrand Lodge 30km”
Route 3 – Ladysmith Bester BlueBank Loop 66km
Ladysmith cycle route. Non technical , general gravel road mixed with occasional tar. Great for a ride with friends. Route and information provided by Morne Moore Continue reading “Route 3 – Ladysmith Bester BlueBank Loop 66km”
Route 1- Vryheid Meatmasters 2017 50 km
Riding in Vryheid is always great and something to look forward to. Their mountain bike trails is top of the range with most of it in the plantations. The trails is tough but will balanced so every one can enjoy it. Continue reading “Route 1- Vryheid Meatmasters 2017 50 km”
Route 4 – Ladysmith Van Reenen Loop 127 km
A hard ride , need some distance and build fitness this is the shit. Scenic terrain , especially going uo De Beers pass and descending next to Van Reenen pass. Route and information provided by Morne Moore Continue reading “Route 4 – Ladysmith Van Reenen Loop 127 km”
Route 1 – Memel Mtb Race 2018
Great trail. Encountered a bit of a sneaky climb on 23 km. With the correct gear ratio it is not a problem. Not too technical though a novice rider might have found some of the downhills challenging. Fund raiser for the church, all in all a great event. Great track friendly people.
Route 4 – Darrel Brown – Ncandu falls 59km
Quite a hard challenging ride for the average Joe- only because of the nasty climb and descent afterwards. For a advanced rider a climb to test your character
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Route 5 – Bliksempie- aka Garnet se gat(3.2km lap)
You really have to be angry with yourself or someone that like to impress the local riders. With loose rocks from marble size to young boulders this is a trail that will test your core strength and stamina. The first 2.1 km have a ascent of 130m. Very technical and the perfect trail to hone your bike skills. 3Laps = 390m ascent over 9.7km – KILLER!!! Continue reading “Route 5 – Bliksempie- aka Garnet se gat(3.2km lap)”
Route 2- Memel to Newcastle (staged as a race in 2014)
Awesome ride out in the country side. This is a ride for the more advanced riders, the average rider can do this ride but will have to push first 1.5 km down donkeys pass.Start the ride by exiting Memel on the R34 towards Newcastle on the tar road for approx 1.5km and turn right onto the district road indicating “Sediba hiking trail”. Continue reading “Route 2- Memel to Newcastle (staged as a race in 2014)”